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JohnTech · 06-17-2013

I am trying to create a independent backup image of ALL partitions on the hard drive. While testing SSR 2013 on a brand new Dell XPS 8500 (Windows 8 64) pc, I uncovered this problem: SSR 2013 SP1 detects only 4 partitions on the hard disc, yet there ...

JohnTech · 05-17-2013

There are several other threads here about issues with restoring a Windows 8 computer failed hard drive with SSR 2013. I don't want to rehash them, but I have a related question and suggestion. Given that there are multiple partitions on a Windows 8...

JohnTech · 04-15-2013

As a former Norton Ghost user (many versions over the years), I tried, tested and then purchased the Symantec SSR2013 and have been using it to back Windows 7 32bit (Dell XPS 410) to external USB drive. A few days ago I got some bad sectors identifie...

JohnTech · 03-28-2013

As an existing licensed Ghost 15 user, what type of license am I supposed to purchase now to get the SSR 2013 Desktop? The upgrade license product listed here ($35.99)? https://www.cdw.com/shop/products/Symantec-System-Recovery-2013-Desktop-Edition-...

JohnTech · 03-28-2013

I am testing (60 day trial) SSR 2013 Desktop on a Windows 7 Home Premium desktop computer. I just noticed that the System Requirements on the website do NOT included the Home Premium as a valid system for SSR 2013 Desktop. Is this a misprint or wha...

JohnTech · 09-04-2013

I've used Ghost for many years for image backups, but as you mentioned multiple partition hard drives are the norm now and upgrading (or replacing) to a larger hard drive requires the entire hard disk to be restored (or copied). One partition at a t...

JohnTech · 09-03-2013

Unfortunately, the copy harddrive feature, isn't quite as simple as one would suspect. Page 273 of the users guide: You can use the CopyMyHard Drive feature to copy your operating system, applications, and data to a new had disk. If the hard disk th...

JohnTech · 06-18-2013

I just received notice today that Symantec has just updated Tech Article TECH206346: Backups of the Dell WINRETOOLS partition fails with VSS_E_INSUFFICIENT_STORAGE

JohnTech · 06-18-2013

>> Are you able to do a cold backup using the recovery disk? If yes, at least you could use that for your restore test. I was able to cold backup all 4 partitions, with no VSS_E_INSUFFICIENT_STORAGE errors. I booted from the SSR 2013 SRD cd. I wa...

JohnTech · 06-18-2013

> In my opinion, you should probably test a restore in a virtual environment (Hyper-V, VMware ESX/Workstation) to see if this works. Doing periodic restore tests is always good practice anyway. Thanks Chris and RLeon for your comments and suggestions...

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>> Are you able to do a cold

> In my opinion, you should